Murder of the Kumari-Baker sisters
Davina and Jasmine Kumari-Baker were murdered by their mother who stabbed them to death at their home in Stretham, Cambridgeshire while they slept in June 2007.[1] Rekha Kumari-Baker was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum tariff of 33 years.[2][3] The oldest daughter, aged 16, was killed first, with Kumari-Baker stabbing her 39 times. The younger daughter Jasmine, aged 13, was found dead in her bed stabbed 29 times.[4]
| Rekha Kumari-Baker | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Rekha Kumari 1968 (age 46–47) India |
| Occupation | Waitress |
Criminal charge | Murder |
Criminal penalty | Life imprisonment (minimum tariff 33 years) |
| Criminal status | In prison |
| Children | Davina and Jasmine Baker |
| Motive | Revenge against ex-partner |
| Conviction(s) | Murder |
Council review
Cambridgeshire County Council conducted a review into the murders and found they could not have been prevented and listed recommendations for social workers in relation to the review.[5]
References
- ↑ "Mother Rekha Kumari-Baker sentenced to 33 years for murders of children". The Daily Telegraph. September 23, 2009. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
- ↑ "Killer mother jailed for 33 years". BBC News. September 22, 2009. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
- ↑ "Restricted access - log in required". The Times online.
- ↑ "Mother jailed for killing teen daughters". News.com.au. September 22, 2009. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
- ↑ "Two child murders in Cambridgeshire 'not preventable'". BBC News. September 8, 2010. Retrieved November 15, 2010.